RESULTS

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Calvin men's track and field team battled cold and blustery conditions to compete well at its own Knight Invitational on Saturday.

Calvin sparkled in the field events. Freshman Zach Hartemink (Grand Rapids, Mich./Grand Rapids Christian HS) had a big day in the pole vault, taking second with a career-best vault of 15-8 ¼ that ranks sixth on the all-time Calvin list as well as 33^rd on the NCAA III Outdoor performance list.

Sophomore Lucas Jambekar (Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich./Grosse Pointe North HS) took first in the javelin with a career-best throw of 174-2 that ranks No. 1 in the MIAA and 84^th on the NCAA III Outdoor performance list. Older brother Colin Jambekar (Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich./Grosse Pointe North HS), a senior, took seventh (135-1).

Calvin went 1-2-4 in the triple jump led by junior Luke Nguyen (Houston, Tx./Carl Wunsche Sr.) who claimed the win with a leap of 43-7 1/4 . Freshman Alex Guidry (Cypress, Tx./Cypress Creek HS) was second (42- 8 ¼) and junior Aidan Veltkamp (Lynden, Wash./Lynden Christian HS) fourth (39-6 ¾). Ngyuen also placed third in the long jump (20-2 ½).

In the high jump, freshman Sam Abdalla (Grand Rapids, Mich./Forest Hills Northern HS) was second (6-3 ½) with sophomore Simon Vandenbroek (Grand Rapids, Mich./Grand Rapids Christian HS) third (6-3 ½).

Freshman Alex Lutgring (Battle Creek, Mich./Pennfield) took third in the discus invite only competition with a throw of 146-6. He also placed sixth in the hammer throw invite only competition with a throw of 156-10 with sophomore Carson Arnould (Hudsonville, Mich./Zeeland West HS) close behind in seventh (153-3). Freshman James McCoy (University City, Mo./Lutheran High School North) took first in the discus open portion of the meet with a throw of 135-9 and sixth in the shot put (41-10 ½).

On the track, Calvin went 1-2-3 in the 10,000 meters with freshman Lawrence Cubitt (Traverse City, Mich./Traverse City Central HS) first (33:29.95), senior Gavin Anderson (Roselle, Ill./Lake Park HS) second (33:36.63) and sophomore Evan Spronk (Kentwood, Mich./South Christian HS) third (33:58.61). In the 5,000 meters, freshman Ian Reynolds (Littleton, Colo./Denver Christian HS) was second (15:50.68).

Senior Ryan Sarkett (Pittsburgh, Pa./Upper St. Clair HS) had a great race in the 3,000 meter steeplechase, winning in a time of 9:40.04 that ranks 40^th nationally and No. 1 in the MIAA. Freshman Kyler Dale (Urbana, Ind./Manchester Jr.) was fifth (10:15.79).

Calvin went 1-2 in the 110 high hurdles with freshman Gavin Currie (Ada, Mich./Rockford HS) first (16.24) and junior Lucas Vander Griend (Grand Rapids, Mich./Potter's House) second (16.73). Calvin went 2-3 in the 800 meters with sophomore Vaughn Meyer (Dexter, Mich./Dexter HS) second (2:00.24) and freshman Jackson Meyers (Grand Haven, Mich./Allendale HS) third (2:01.52). Freshman Cody Aardsma (Dyer, Ind./Illiana Christian HS) was sixth in the 1500 meters (4:10.95). Freshman Tait Anible (Lowell, Mich./Saranac HS) fifth in the 400 meter hurdles (1:01.00).

Calvin also had a strong showing in the 200 meters with sophomore Benjamin Habers (Lake Ann, Mich. /Traverse City West) third (22.23), sophomore Alexander Nelson (Snow Hill, Md./Snow Hill HS) fourth (22.40) and sophomore Will Richardson (Stockton, Md./Snow Hill HS) eighth (22.98).

COACHES COMMENT: "A good day for our team despite the weather not always being ideal but that's also collegiate track and field," said Calvin head coach Adam Haldorson. "Our thought our team showed enthusiasm, supported each other and many strong performances. We are always grateful to have the opportunity to compete at home and today was no different."

NEXT UP: A group of Calvin decathletes will compete at the MIAA Multi-Event Championships next Monday and Tuesday at Hope College with competition set to start each day at 11 a.m.